Change Car Clutch Dacia MCV
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 10h00–13h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~1000–1300£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) JR5 | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 10h00–11h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 10h00–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (EURO 3, EURO 4) | 10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 5 | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 12h00 |
What is a Dacia MCV clutch?
The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.
When should you change the Dacia MCV clutch?
The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.
Is it difficult to change the Dacia MCV clutch kit?
Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCV 2005-2013 | 2005-2013 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732 (F7)), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714 (A7)), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG Petrol (K7J-710 (A7)), 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-790), 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-792 (K7)), 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-796), 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| MCV 2013-2020 | 2013-2020 | 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-400 (B4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-411 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 100 Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
